Job overview

The post-holder is responsible for assisting in the provision of the Mortuary service Trust wide; there are three mortuaries within the Trust located at Northwick Park, Ealing and Central Middlesex Hospitals. Work in this area requires frequent exposure to highly distressing and emotive situations in addition to periods of intense physical activity with the need to maintain concentration for long periods. The post-holder will ensure that resources are used optimally and that documentation and records are created accurately and kept appropriately and will carry out duties to support the efficient running of the mortuaries. There will be rotation of duties with the mortuary staff across all sites according to operational requirements.
To ensure that the deceased and their relatives are treated at all times with dignity and respect and perform a broad range of technical work activities ensuring provision of an efficient service that is in accordance with Trust, Coroner’s and Department of Health regulations and 
requirements.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities

Professional responsibility 
Manage and operate the mortuary service at LNWH NHS Trust, ensuring its efficient functioning. Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and timely decision-making to support the seamless operation of the mortuary service. Previous significant experience in a mortuary setting is necessary but appropriate training will be offered (depending on experience) as this role is developmental in nature.

Communication
To attend meetings as and when necessary to represent the department and provide 
specialist advice and information. Provide support and communicate to Pathology service manager and GM.

Key working relationships
To establish and maintain good working relationships with staff within the Trust, the Coroner's Office, funeral directors, Police, and members of the public. 

Management 
Mortuary Service Manager Band Cross-site Pathology Service Manager Band 7 
Mortuary Technician Band 6 Cross-site Mortuary Technician Band 5 Cross-site 
Mortuary Assistant Band TBC Cross-site Pathology General Manager Band 8c.

Training
Previous experience in a mortuary setting is necessary, and appropriate training will be offered, as this role is developmental in nature, depending on experience.

Information management
Must work in line with Governance and data protection protocols and ensure confidentiality is always maintained at all times.

Working for our organisation

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.  

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.